Greg Demers

February 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York City has amended its Human Rights Law, Title 8 of the Administrative Code, to prohibit discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations based on an individual's height and/or weight. It now includes height and weight in its long list of protected characteristics that cannot be used to discriminate against employees.

By Pascal Mayer and Greg Demers

9 minute read

November 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Using precise, thoughtful language in communication about DEI initiatives, both internally and externally, can take the proverbial bullseye off a company. The authors of this column offer some specific examples of how this plays out in practice, identifying high-risk and low-risk alternatives in five common scenarios.

By Richard Kidd, Greg Demers and Renai Rodney

8 minute read